Rare
Arlington, Virginia · EIN 237380563 · Private foundation
Based in Arlington, Virginia, Rare has awarded $1.7M across 23 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Wildaid Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Rare funds
Rare's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildaid Inc COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MARINE PROTECTION SYSTEM PLAN TO STRENGTHEN MCS OF FISHERIES AND MARINE CONSERVATION, INCLUDIN | San Francisco, CA | $202K | 2024 |
| International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources BEHAVIOR CHANGE CONSERVATION STUDIES | Washington, DC | $162K | 2020 |
| Smithsonian Institution BEHAVIOR CHANGE CONSERVATION STUDIES | Washington, DC | $162K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Rare
Rare's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at rare.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Rare
- Does Rare accept grant applications?
- Rare's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Rare fund?
- Rare's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Wildaid Inc, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Smithsonian Institution. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Rare give in grants?
- Rare's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.7M over 23 grants.
- Where is Rare located?
- Rare is based in Arlington, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237380563.
- How can I find foundations similar to Rare?
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